Filed under: Economy , Investing Major indexes in Asia rose Wednesday with China’s Shanghai Composite Index gaining 1.1% to close at 3,270. In Hong Kong the Hang Seng Index added 8.0%, ending the day at 22,290 and in Japan, the Nikkei Index inched up 0.4% to 9,609. In China, real estate developers led gains as home buyers continued to take advantage of China’s government mandated incentives that are boosting sales and propping up prices. China Merchant’s Property Development soared 8%. The company creates European-style communities on the outskirts of major cities like Shanghai where stately developments called names like Hyde Garden are nestled among immaculately groomed gardens. The company is also branching out to up-and-coming cities like Tianjin where communities with names like Diamond Hill promise the most elegant of lifestyles , complete with heated swimming pools, yoga rooms and gleaming marble bathrooms. Gemdale, which also focuses on luxury properties, added 3.1%, Poly Real Estate gained 2.8% and China Vanke ( CVKEF ), one of the largest developers, added 2.2%. Continue reading Chinese investors plow money into luxury home companies; Asian banks and commodities post solid gains Chinese investors plow money into luxury home companies; Asian banks and commodities post solid gains originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks are poised to open sharply lower this Black Friday morning, joining a global selloff that began Thursday when U.S. markets were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Late Wednesday, Dubai said it has asked for a stay on two of its largest companies’ debt, sending world markets skidding as investors lost confidence and tried to get a grip on banks’ exposure to the debt. As U.S. markets play catch-up to global stocks, they will do so only until 1:00 p.m. Eastern when markets close. Trading could be thin, which may contribute to the downward move. Investors will also focus on retail today as Black Friday starts the holiday shopping season. More here: Before the bell: Futures sharply lower on Dubai’s debt problems Stocks poised to join global selloff on Dubai’s debt problems originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks look ready for a flat open after investors pushed markets to a new 13-month high Monday. Stock futures traded in a tight range as investors await several key economic reports, including GDP and housing. Recent tech earnings and more bank news have also captured the headlines. More here: Before the bell: Stock futures steady ahead of GDP, housing data Investors await economic data; stocks seen opening flat originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks are poised for a higher open Wednesday morning. While investors were more cautious Tuesday, the first day of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee two-day policy meeting, this morning they seem more convinced about the stance policymakers will take. This afternoon, the Fed will give its outlook on the economy and the corresponding policy it’s taking. It is widely believed the Fed will not raise rates. Meanwhile, more earnings and economic data are on tap. More here: Before the bell: Futures rise ahead of Fed decision Stocks poised for a higher open ahead of Fed rate decision originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO) , eBay (EBAY) , Boeing Co (BA) , Morgan Stanley (MS) , AMR Corp (AMR) , Lilly (Eli) (LLY) , Wells Fargo (WFC) , U.S. Bancorp (USB) U.S. stocks are pointing to a lower open Wednesday, a day after the government reported the nation’s housing market appears to be struggling amid the economic recovery. Futures point to lower openings for all three major U.S. stock indexes, with the benchmark Dow Jones industrial average trading below the 10,000 level. Shares of Internet search engine Yahoo! Inc. ( YHOO ) soared in after-hours trading, after the company reported better-than-expected earnings of $186.1 million, or 13 cents a share. A bevy of companies are due to report earnings today, including: American Airlines parent AMR Corp. ( AMR ); eBay Inc . ( EBAY ); Eli Lilly ( LLY ); Boeing Co. ( BA ); and banking stocks Morgan Stanley ( MS ), KeyCorp ( KEY ), Wells Fargo & Co. ( WFC ) and U.S. Bancorp ( USB ). More here: Before the bell: Investors cautious amid earnings bonanza Stocks set to open lower as investors digest more earnings originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks are set to start slightly lower Tuesday morning ahead of readings on consumer sentiment and housing. On Monday, dealmaking and mergers fueled a rally that helped end a three-day retreat and sent the Dow Jones industrials stocks 124 points higher. But this morning investors concerns over consumer spending and the housing market have been rekindled ahead of the data. More here: Before the bell: Futures weaker ahead of housing, consumer confidence data Stocks set for lower open ahead of consumer confidence, housing data originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks are set for a pretty much flat open Friday morning as investors seem to still be catching their breath following this week’s rally. The U.S. dollar finally rose as global markets declined. And with no data out today, investors may focus on the proposed and new regulations out of the SEC regarding flash trading and credit agencies. More here: Before the bell: Futures flat as investors take a break Stocks set for a relatively flat open originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks are set to open higher Thursday morning ahead of housing and employment data set to be released before the opening bell. Stocks climbed Wednesday on optimism over the global economic recovery, but this morning Oracle’s revenue miss from Late Tuesday caused some caution on the Street. More here: Before the bell: Stock futures higher ahead of housing, jobs data Stocks poised to climb at the open ahead of housing, jobs data originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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U.S. stock markets are poised to rise today as more and more positive data convinces Wall Street that the economic recovery is for real. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 Index were all indicated higher following a rally in overseas markets. Germany’s Dax, France’s CAC-40 and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 all posted strong gains. Japan’s Nikkei 25 also rose while China’s Hang Seng declined. For more see: Before the bell Stocks continue rally as investors bet recovery is for real originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Filed under: Economy , Investing U.S. stocks were set for a modestly higher to flat start Wednesday morning as investors waited the release of the Federal Reserve policy statement this afternoon. While most expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged as well as its loose monetary policy, investors are interested on policymakers’ view on the state of the economy and financial conditions. More here: Before the bell: Futures modestly higher as investors await the Fed Stocks set for a modestly high to flat open as Street awaits Fed originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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